Billy Joe Saunders vs. Martin Murray - 23 June 2018

[littlepug]

Murray is definitely past his prime but a decent enough name to add to a very healthy resume. Spike, Ryder, Eubank, Lee, Monroe and Lemieux isn't half bad to be fair. We've seen the drop off in Billy's performances when he takes too long out. The year between Lee and Akavov did him no favours. It's a routine title defence and probably won't be a great fight to watch but it's better for him in the long term to stay active. For a relatively quick turnaround there's probably not many better fighters who'd take it.

The lad he beat for the european has just got a shot at the Japanese champ (murata ?), theres a lot to like about BJS record

[Ruthless-RKO]

Murray is definitely past his prime but a decent enough name to add to a very healthy resume. Spike, Ryder, Eubank, Lee, Monroe and Lemieux isn't half bad to be fair. We've seen the drop off in Billy's performances when he takes too long out. The year between Lee and Akavov did him no favours. It's a routine title defence and probably won't be a great fight to watch but it's better for him in the long term to stay active. For a relatively quick turnaround there's probably not many better fighters who'd take it.

The lad he beat for the european has just got a shot at the Japanese champ (murata ?), theres a lot to like about BJS record

Yeh, Bladderuma or something,.

[bigjack]

Saunders said: "Martin Murray is a good fighter and I have got the greatest of respect for him. But he’s in the way of what I’m aiming for this year and that is to become Undisputed Middleweight World Champion. He’s coming try and win my world title and I’m sure it’s going to be a good fight!

“The Lemieux fight is behind me now. To be honest, Martin Murray brings more of a threat than Lemieux.

“Martin, in my opinion, should've been world champion twice. People say he’s aged or whatever, but you only have to look at his last few performances to still it’s still there.

"I take my hat off to him for taking the fight and I'm happy to give him the opportunity to fight,” added the 28-year-old champion, who reiterated his intention to retire by his early thirties."

http://www.worldboxingnews.net/2018/01/ ... id-lemieux

Yes,a very impressive list there,it's a crap fight and everyone knows it.

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Yes,a very impressive list there,it's a crap fight and everyone knows it.

Of course. He has to obviously build it.

[brilo33]

glad bjs is staying active, the more active the better, i know Murray is as tough as they come , but i could see an easy night for billy joe think he will stop Murray mid late

[Stuarty]

We'll see if this actually goes ahead! Franks Shows have more pull outs than an all Catholic brothel

[smiling assassin]

We'll see if this actually goes ahead! Franks Shows have more pull outs than an all Catholic brothel

[dookus]

BJS is 4/6 to win on PTS. Surely free money!

[wesshaw1985]

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https://www.allegedly.com/saunders-injured/

WBO Middleweight World Champion Billy Joe Saunders has suffered an injury to his hand that has scuppered his plans to defend his title against Martin Murray on Saturday 14th April at The 02 in London.

Saunders, who suffered his injury during a training session, is devastated that he will not be fit to box on April 14th as he was looking forward to producing another masterclass after his career-best performance against David Lemieux at the Place Bell in Laval, Canada in December.

He will now make the fourth defence of his WBO crown against Murray at The 02 on Saturday 23rd June, topping an action-packed card that features Anthony Yarde, Daniel Dubois, Ohara Davies and a host of other exciting match-ups.

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“It is extremely frustrating as tickets were going very well and we were all geared up for a fantastic evening of boxing on April 14th,” said promoter Frânk Wârren. “I apologise to all of the fans that have bought tickets for the April 14th date but all original tickets will be valid for the new June 23rd date.

“We are also working on a new date for the WBO Super-Lightweight World Title fight between Terry Flanagan and Maurice Hooker. I am speaking with Hooker’s representative Dino Duva and we will be making an announcement this week on where and when this fight takes place.

“It is not straightforward as this is an ordered fight for a Vacant Title but we are working hard to get everything sorted and our priority is to secure Terry his chance to become a Two Weight World Champion”.

All original tickets will be valid for new Saturday 23rd June date. If you are unable to make the new date, fans can contact their point of purchase should they require a refund during the next 14 days.

[JimJim2009]

Will fwank get into double digits in terms of domestic shows staged in 2018?

[wesshaw1985]

I could whinge about the title change right now but I won't.


I wonder if Tyson Fury will be returning on the show...

[higgs88]

Warren can never sell his shows bcos they don't have any good match ups, good fighters yes but in sh"t and obvious one sided fights. BJS - Murray is a very very poor fight

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Warren can never sell his shows bcos they don't have any good match ups, good fighters yes but in sh"t and obvious one sided fights. BJS - Murray is a very very poor fight

Always a lot of injuries/pull outs occur as well.

[Ruthless-RKO]

We'll see if this actually goes ahead! Franks Shows have more pull outs than an all Catholic brothel

You were right!

But!! I'm glad it's been rescheduled quickly.

[Stuarty]

We'll see if this actually goes ahead! Franks Shows have more pull outs than an all Catholic brothel

You were right!

But!! I'm glad it's been rescheduled quickly.

Surely the rest of the card is going ahead? His shows are cursed!

[Oiky]

Show same as usual except Flanagan bout

[Ruthless-RKO]

We'll see if this actually goes ahead! Franks Shows have more pull outs than an all Catholic brothel

You were right!

But!! I'm glad it's been rescheduled quickly.

Surely the rest of the card is going ahead? His shows are cursed!

The whole cards been moved to June. Apart from Flanagan's fight.. looking for a new date

[dirk2686]

Warren can never sell his shows bcos they don't have any good match ups, good fighters yes but in sh"t and obvious one sided fights. BJS - Murray is a very very poor fight

When he says 'tickets were going really well' I wonder what planet he's on. You can go onto the O2 website and see that there are absolutely loads still available even with an entire tier not being opened.

[higgs88]

Warren can never sell his shows bcos they don't have any good match ups, good fighters yes but in sh"t and obvious one sided fights. BJS - Murray is a very very poor fight

When he says 'tickets were going really well' I wonder what planet he's on. You can go onto the O2 website and see that there are absolutely loads still available even with an entire tier not being opened.

This is the very reason fighters like BJS and Dubious should join Matchroom, for all Hearns haters his a lot better than Warren

[mickey1975]

Warren can never sell his shows bcos they don't have any good match ups, good fighters yes but in sh"t and obvious one sided fights. BJS - Murray is a very very poor fight

When he says 'tickets were going really well' I wonder what planet he's on. You can go onto the O2 website and see that there are absolutely loads still available even with an entire tier not being opened.

This is the very reason fighters like BJS and Dubious should join Matchroom, for all Hearns haters his a lot better than Warren

You do know The O2 has not sold out despite only half open the last two times (including this Saturday) Matchroom have been there? And they hold the record for the lowest there and The Echo arena?

[higgs88]

When he says 'tickets were going really well' I wonder what planet he's on. You can go onto the O2 website and see that there are absolutely loads still available even with an entire tier not being opened.

This is the very reason fighters like BJS and Dubious should join Matchroom, for all Hearns haters his a lot better than Warren

You do know The O2 has not sold out despite only half open the last two times (including this Saturday) Matchroom have been there? And they hold the record for the lowest there and The Echo arena?

fair enough but at least Hearn will go ahead with the show rather than keeping telling his fighters to pretend they've got an injury so he can pull the plug

[dirk2686]

When he says 'tickets were going really well' I wonder what planet he's on. You can go onto the O2 website and see that there are absolutely loads still available even with an entire tier not being opened.

This is the very reason fighters like BJS and Dubious should join Matchroom, for all Hearns haters his a lot better than Warren

You do know The O2 has not sold out despite only half open the last two times (including this Saturday) Matchroom have been there? And they hold the record for the lowest there and The Echo arena?

Hearn was selling a domestic card at the O2 with the top tier closed headlined by two novices and shifted more tickets than this world title card has done.

[mickey1975]

This is the very reason fighters like BJS and Dubious should join Matchroom, for all Hearns haters his a lot better than Warren

You do know The O2 has not sold out despite only half open the last two times (including this Saturday) Matchroom have been there? And they hold the record for the lowest there and The Echo arena?

Hearn was selling a domestic card at the O2 with the top tier closed headlined by two novices and shifted more tickets than this world title card has done.

DeGale-Groves?